2023 Specialized P.4 vs 2025 Specialized P.3 Frameset
The P3 is the Specialized P.3 Frameset size closest to your 27.5" Specialized P.4. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized P.3 Frameset
Compared with the Specialized P.4 in 27.5", the Specialized P.3 Frameset in P3 places the top of the head tube 25 mm lower and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −25 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −30 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −42 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized P.4, 27.5"Specialized P.3 Frameset, P3Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized P.4 27.5" | Specialized P.3 Frameset P3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445mm | 415mm | −30 mm |
| Stack | 588mm | 563mm | −25 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72° | 72° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 385mm | 385mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1094mm | 1052mm | −42 mm |
| Standover | 697mm | 691mm | −6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 350mm | 335mm | −15 mm |
| Fork length | 492mm | 480mm | −12 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 115mm | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 598mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 22mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 318mm |
Differences are the Specialized P.3 Frameset minus the Specialized P.4. Full charts: 2023 Specialized P.4, 2025 Specialized P.3 Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized P.4Specialized P.3 Frameset
Each bike is ranked against the other dirt jump bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized P.4P.4 | Specialized P.3 Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized P.4 | not listed |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z1 | not listed |
| Crankset | Specialized P.series | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Kicker Sport | not listed |
| Rim | Specialized P.Series | not listed |
| Brake | Specialized Radius CX7, SRAM T | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized P.Series | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized P.Series | not listed |
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